ESCI 342 Atmospheric Dynamics I
Lesson 1 Vectors and Vector Calculus
Reference: Schaums Outline Series: Mathematical Handbook of Formulas and Tables
COORDINATE SYSTEMS
An orthonormal coordinate system is one in which the basis vectors are mutually
perpend

ESCI 342 Atmospheric Dynamics I
Lesson 4 Pressure
Reference: An Introduction to Dynamic Meteorology (3rd edition), Holton
Reading: Holton, Chapter 1 (section 1.6)
GEOPOTENTIAL
The work required to raise a unit mass from the surface of the Earth to some he